2014 Tour of Belgium

The 2014 Tour of Belgium was the 84th edition of the Tour of Belgium cycling stage race. It took place from 28 May to 1 June 2014 in Belgium, and was a part of the 2014 UCI Europe Tour.

2014 Tour of Belgium
2014 UCI Europe Tour
Race details
Dates28 May – 1 June
Stages5
Distance714.6 km (444.0 mi)
Winning time16h 31' 11"
Results
Winner Tony Martin (GER)(Omega Pharma–Quick-Step)
 Second Tom Dumoulin (NED)(Giant–Shimano)
 Third Sylvain Chavanel (FRA)(IAM Cycling)

Points Philippe Gilbert (BEL)(BMC Racing Team)
Youth Tom Dumoulin (NED)(Giant–Shimano)
Combativity Yves Lampaert (BEL)(Topsport Vlaanderen–Baloise)
 TeamOmega Pharma–Quick-Step
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Schedule

StageCourseDistanceTypeDateWinner
1Lochristi to Buggenhout172.6 km (107.2 mi) Flat stageWednesday, 28 May  Tom Boonen (BEL)
2Lierde to Knokke-Heist170.4 km (105.9 mi) Flat stageThursday, 29 May  Tom Boonen (BEL)
3Diksmuide to Diksmuide16.8 km (10.4 mi) Individual time trialFriday, 30 May  Tony Martin (GER)
4Eau d'Heure lakes to Eau d'Heure lakes177.1 km (110.0 mi) Intermediate stageSaturday, 31 May  André Greipel (GER)
5Oreye to Oreye177.7 km (110.4 mi) Intermediate stageSunday, 1 June  Paul Martens (GER)

Teams

20 teams were invited to the 2014 Tour of Belgium: 6 UCI ProTeams, 7 UCI Professional Continental Teams and 7 UCI Continental Teams.[1]

UCI ProTeamsUCI Professional Continental TeamsUCI Continental Teams

Stages

Stage 1

28 May 2014 – Lochristi to Buggenhout, 172.6 km (107.2 mi)[2]
Stage 1 Result
RiderTeamTime
1  Tom Boonen (BEL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step3h 51' 43"
2  André Greipel (GER)Lotto–Belisols.t.
3  Theo Bos (NED)Belkin Pro Cyclings.t.
4  Jonas Ahlstrand (SWE)Giant–Shimanos.t.
5  Andrea Guardini (ITA)Astanas.t.
6  Danilo Napolitano (ITA)Wanty–Groupe Goberts.t.
7  Francesco Chicchi (ITA)Neri Sottolis.t.
8  Michael Van Staeyen (BEL)Topsport Vlaanderen–Baloises.t.
9  Sascha Weber (GER)Veranclassic-Doltcinis.t.
10  Gert Steegmans (BEL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Steps.t.
General Classification after Stage 1
RiderTeamTime
1  Tom Boonen (BEL) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step3h 51' 33"
2  André Greipel (GER)Lotto–Belisol+ 4"
3  Theo Bos (NED)Belkin Pro Cycling+ 6"
4  Niki Terpstra (NED)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 7"
5  Greg Van Avermaet (BEL)BMC Racing Team+ 8"
6  Jan Bakelants (BEL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 9"
7  Jonas Ahlstrand (SWE) Giant–Shimano+ 10"
8  Andrea Guardini (ITA)Astana+ 10"
9  Danilo Napolitano (ITA)Wanty–Groupe Gobert+ 10"
10  Francesco Chicchi (ITA)Neri Sottoli+ 10"

Stage 2

29 May 2014 – Lierde to Knokke-Heist, 170.4 km (105.9 mi)[3]
Stage 2 Result
RiderTeamTime
1  Tom Boonen (BEL) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step3h 49' 33"
2  Gert Steegmans (BEL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Steps.t.
3  Theo Bos (NED)Belkin Pro Cyclings.t.
4  Michael Van Staeyen (BEL)Topsport Vlaanderen–Baloises.t.
5  Thor Hushovd (NOR)BMC Racing Teams.t.
6  Danilo Napolitano (ITA)Wanty–Groupe Goberts.t.
7  Louis Verhelst (BEL)Cofidiss.t.
8  Jonas Ahlstrand (SWE) Giant–Shimanos.t.
9  Florian Sénéchal (FRA)Cofidiss.t.
10  Klaas Lodewyck (BEL)BMC Racing Teams.t.
General Classification after Stage 2
RiderTeamTime
1  Tom Boonen (BEL) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step7h 40' 56"
2  Theo Bos (NED)Belkin Pro Cycling+ 12"
3  Gert Steegmans (BEL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 14"
4  André Greipel (GER)Lotto–Belisol+ 14"
5  Greg Van Avermaet (BEL)BMC Racing Team+ 15"
6  Niki Terpstra (NED)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 16"
7  Philippe Gilbert (BEL)BMC Racing Team+ 18"
8  Jan Bakelants (BEL)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 19"
9  Michael Van Staeyen (BEL)Topsport Vlaanderen–Baloise+ 20"
10  Danilo Napolitano (ITA)Wanty–Groupe Gobert+ 20"

Stage 3

30 May 2014 – Diksmuide, 16.8 km (10.4 mi), individual time trial (ITT)[4]
Stage 3 Result
RiderTeamTime
1  Tony Martin (GER)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step19' 43"
2  Tom Dumoulin (NED)Giant–Shimano+ 16"
3  Sylvain Chavanel (FRA)IAM Cycling+ 26"
4  Silvan Dillier (SUI)BMC Racing Team+ 44"
5  Matthias Brändle (AUT)IAM Cycling+ 47"
6  Philippe Gilbert (BEL)BMC Racing Team+ 48"
7  Cyril Lemoine (FRA)Cofidis+ 51"
8  Artem Ovechkin (RUS)RusVelo+ 51"
9  Chad Haga (USA)Giant–Shimano+ 53"
10  Reto Hollenstein (SUI)IAM Cycling+ 56"
General Classification after Stage 3
RiderTeamTime
1  Tony Martin (GER) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step8h 00' 59"
2  Tom Dumoulin (NED) Giant–Shimano+ 16"
3  Sylvain Chavanel (FRA)IAM Cycling+ 26"
4  Philippe Gilbert (BEL)BMC Racing Team+ 46"
5  Matthias Brändle (AUT)IAM Cycling+ 47"
6  Cyril Lemoine (FRA)Cofidis+ 51"
7  Artem Ovechkin (RUS)RusVelo+ 51"
8  Chad Haga (USA)Giant–Shimano+ 53"
9  Reto Hollenstein (SUI)IAM Cycling+ 56"
10  Jan Ghyselinck (BEL)Wanty–Groupe Gobert+ 56"

Stage 4

31 May 2014 – Eau d'Heure lakes to Eau d'Heure lakes, 177.1 km (110.0 mi)[5]
Stage 4 Result
RiderTeamTime
1  André Greipel (GER)Lotto–Belisol4h 16' 11"
2  Roman Maikin (RUS)RusVelos.t.
3  Philippe Gilbert (BEL)BMC Racing Teams.t.
4  Mathieu van der Poel (NED)BKCP–Powerpluss.t.
5  Francesco Gavazzi (ITA)Astanas.t.
6  Kenneth Vanbilsen (BEL)Topsport Vlaanderen–Baloises.t.
7  Koen de Kort (NED)Giant–Shimanos.t.
8  Gerry Druyts (BEL)Team 3Ms.t.
9  Greg Van Avermaet (BEL)BMC Racing Teams.t.
10  Sascha Weber (GER)Veranclassic-Doltcinis.t.
General Classification after Stage 4
RiderTeamTime
1  Tony Martin (GER) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step12h 17' 10"
2  Tom Dumoulin (NED) Giant–Shimano+ 16"
3  Sylvain Chavanel (FRA)IAM Cycling+ 26"
4  Philippe Gilbert (BEL) BMC Racing Team+ 41"
5  Matthias Brändle (AUT)IAM Cycling+ 47"
6  Cyril Lemoine (FRA)Cofidis+ 51"
7  Artem Ovechkin (RUS)RusVelo+ 51"
8  Reto Hollenstein (SUI)IAM Cycling+ 56"
9  Jan Ghyselinck (BEL)Wanty–Groupe Gobert+ 56"
10  Niki Terpstra (NED)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 56"

Stage 5

1 June 2014 – Oreye to Oreye, 177.7 km (110.4 mi)[6]
Stage 5 Result
RiderTeamTime
1  Paul Martens (GER)Belkin Pro Cycling4h 14' 01"
2  Francesco Gavazzi (ITA)Astanas.t.
3  Greg Van Avermaet (BEL)BMC Racing Teams.t.
4  Niki Terpstra (NED)Omega Pharma–Quick-Steps.t.
5  Kris Boeckmans (BEL)Lotto–Belisols.t.
6  Philippe Gilbert (BEL) BMC Racing Teams.t.
7  Greg Henderson (NZL)Lotto–Belisols.t.
8  Edward Theuns (BEL)Topsport Vlaanderen–Baloises.t.
9  Marcel Meisen (GER)Kwadro-Stannahs.t.
10  Cyril Lemoine (FRA)Cofidiss.t.
Final General Classification
RiderTeamTime
1  Tony Martin (GER) Omega Pharma–Quick-Step16h 31' 11"
2  Tom Dumoulin (NED) Giant–Shimano+ 16"
3  Sylvain Chavanel (FRA)IAM Cycling+ 26"
4  Philippe Gilbert (BEL) BMC Racing Team+ 38"
5  Matthias Brändle (AUT)IAM Cycling+ 47"
6  Cyril Lemoine (FRA)Cofidis+ 51"
7  Artem Ovechkin (RUS)RusVelo+ 51"
8  Jan Ghyselinck (BEL)Wanty–Groupe Gobert+ 55"
9  Niki Terpstra (NED)Omega Pharma–Quick-Step+ 56"
10  Greg Van Avermaet (BEL)BMC Racing Team+ 57"

Classification leadership table

StageWinnerGeneral classification

Algemeen klassement
Points classification

Puntenklassement
Combativity classification

Prijs van de strijdlust
Young rider classification

Jongerenklassement
Teams classification
Ploegenklassement
1Tom BoonenTom BoonenTom BoonenPieter VanspeybrouckJonas AhlstrandOmega Pharma–Quick-Step
2Tom BoonenYves Lampaert
3Tony MartinTony MartinTom Dumoulin
4André GreipelPhilippe Gilbert
5Paul Martens
FinalTony MartinPhilippe GilbertYves LampaertTom DumoulinOmega Pharma–Quick-Step

Standings

Legend
     Denotes the leader of the General classification     Denotes the leader of the Points classification
     Denotes the leader of the Combativity classification     Denotes the leader of the Young rider classification

Team classification

TeamPoints
1Omega Pharma–Quick-Step49h 35' 40"
2BMC Racing Team+ 48"
3Cofidis+ 57"
4RusVelo+ 1' 27"
5Belkin Pro Cycling+ 1' 31"
6Wanty–Groupe Gobert+ 1' 57"
7IAM Cycling+ 2' 01"
8Giant–Shimano+ 2' 23"
9Lotto–Belisol+ 3' 00"
10Androni Giocattoli–Venezuela+ 3' 31"

References